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Making a Difference (Mini’s Mission) #1029493

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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Ashland, Virginia: Anne Thompson) The story of young go-kart driver Timmy “Mini” Tyrrell, who started Mini’s Mission to help families of children with cancer updated; scenes shown of Mini on the track and meeting NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. [TYRRELL – comments.] [Mother Tina TYRRELL – says he considers this his job.] [Patient’s mother Robyn MAJOR- comments on the help from Mini’s Mission.]

Reporter(s):

Williams, Brian;

Thompson, Anne

Duration:

00:02:30

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